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Liberal Democrats policy on taxes

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Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “A £100bn "citizens fund" should be created to spread the UK's wealth more evenly, the Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable is...” ‐bbc.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats have historically supported raising taxes on the rich. For example, in their 2017 general election manifesto, they proposed increasing income tax by 1% for all income brackets, which would disproportionately affect higher earners. However, their focus is often on funding public services rather than solely targeting the rich. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

In their 2017 manifesto, the Liberal Democrats proposed increasing income tax by 1% for all income brackets to fund the NHS and social care. While this policy would raise taxes on all income brackets, including the rich, their primary focus is on funding public services rather than solely targeting the rich. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

The Liberal Democrats have supported closing tax loopholes for large corporations and ensuring that they pay their fair share of taxes. However, they have not explicitly advocated for lowering the income tax rate. Their focus has been on creating a fairer tax system and funding public services through tax increases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but lower taxes for the poor

While the Liberal Democrats have not explicitly focused on lowering taxes for the poor, they have supported policies that would benefit lower-income individuals, such as increasing the personal allowance for income tax. However, their primary focus has been on funding public services and creating a fairer tax system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, keep the current tax structure

The Liberal Democrats have advocated for changes to the current tax structure, such as raising income taxes and closing tax loopholes. Their 2017 manifesto included proposals for tax increases to fund public services. Therefore, they would likely disagree with keeping the current tax structure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats have generally been in favor of raising taxes on the rich, as evidenced by their 2017 manifesto. They believe in a fairer tax system and have advocated for closing tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy. Therefore, they would likely disagree with not raising taxes on the rich. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Reform to a flat tax

The Liberal Democrats have not supported a flat tax, as it would likely be seen as regressive and contrary to their goals of creating a fairer tax system. They have consistently advocated for progressive taxation and closing tax loopholes that benefit the wealthy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

The Liberal Democrats have not advocated for abolishing the income tax or increasing the sales tax. They have consistently supported progressive taxation and have proposed raising income taxes to fund public services. Abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax would likely be seen as regressive and contrary to their policy goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,161 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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